Surfing is very common in Australia, Hawaii and Indonesia. The big waves combined with warm sunny weather is key. Surfing also comes with a surf culture which is huge in California. Surfing requires good physical condition as well as able to swim. Many popular surfing destinations have surf schools and surf camps that offer lessons. Surf camps for beginners and intermediates are multi-day lessons that focus on surfing fundamentals. They are designed to take new surfers and help them become proficient riders. All-inclusive surf camps offer overnight accommodations, meals, lessons and surfboards.